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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 496.35 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 496.35 and 247.89 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 496.35 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/496.35 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 496.35 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 123,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,040.20/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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