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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 536.71 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 536.71 and 247.04 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 536.71 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/536.71 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 536.71 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 132,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,588.84/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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