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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 501.36 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 501.36 and 247.01 is: 340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 501.36 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/501.36 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 501.36 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 123,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,840.93/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.55

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