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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 535.32 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.51, 535.32 and 247.50 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 535.32 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/535.32 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 535.32 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 132,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,491.70/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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