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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 544.47 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 544.47 and 247.17 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 544.47 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/544.47 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 544.47 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 134,576.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,576.65/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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