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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 543.84 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 543.84 and 247.78 is: 371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 543.84 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/543.84 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 543.84 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 134,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,752.68/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.70

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