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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 495.90 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 495.90 and 247.62 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 495.90 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/495.90 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 495.90 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 122,794.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,794.76/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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