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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.83, 543.23 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.83, 543.23 and 247.14 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.83 : 543.23 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.83/543.23 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.83x = 543.23 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.83x = 134,251.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,251.76/362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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