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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.66, 545.60 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.66, 545.60 and 247.93 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.66 : 545.60 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.66/545.60 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.66x = 545.60 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.66x = 135,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,270.61/363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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