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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 544.53 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 544.53 and 247.02 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 544.53 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/544.53 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 544.53 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 134,509.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,509.80/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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