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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 493 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 493 and 247.17 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 493 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/493 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 493 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 121,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,854.81/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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