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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 544.66 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 544.66 and 247.61 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 544.66 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/544.66 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 544.66 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 134,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,864.01/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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