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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 501.36 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 501.36 and 247.34 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 501.36 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/501.36 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 501.36 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 124,006.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,006.71/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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