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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 534.92 and 247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 534.92 and 247.40 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 534.92 = 247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/534.92 = 247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 534.92 × 247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 132,339.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,339.21/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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