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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 543.62 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 543.62 and 247.73 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 543.62 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/543.62 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 543.62 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 134,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,667.03/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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