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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.34, 535.09 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.34, 535.09 and 247.50 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.34 : 535.09 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.34/535.09 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.34x = 535.09 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.34x = 132,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,434.78/357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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