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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.25, 543.93 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.25, 543.93 and 247.42 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 543.93 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/543.93 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 543.93 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 134,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,579.16/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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