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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.79, 493.83 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.79, 493.83 and 247.42 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.79 : 493.83 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.79/493.83 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.79x = 493.83 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.79x = 122,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,183.42/357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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