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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 543.57 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 543.57 and 247 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 543.57 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/543.57 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 543.57 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 134,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,261.79/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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