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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 544.70 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 544.70 and 247.55 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 544.70 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/544.70 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 544.70 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 134,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,836.52/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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