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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 543.84 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 543.84 and 247.84 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 543.84 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/543.84 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 543.84 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 134,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,785.31/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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