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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.10, 544.65 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.10, 544.65 and 247.90 is: 371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.10 : 544.65 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.10/544.65 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.10x = 544.65 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.10x = 135,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,018.74/363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.85

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