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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 543.96 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 543.96 and 247.68 is: 370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 543.96 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/543.96 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 543.96 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 134,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,728.01/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.54

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