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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 544.19 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 544.19 and 247.10 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 544.19 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/544.19 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 544.19 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 134,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,465.39/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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