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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 502.06 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 502.06 and 247.48 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 502.06 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/502.06 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 502.06 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 124,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,249.81/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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