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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.27, 495.11 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.27, 495.11 and 247.27 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.27 : 495.11 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.27/495.11 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.27x = 495.11 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.27x = 122,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,425.85/359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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