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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 501.75 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 501.75 and 247.07 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 501.75 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/501.75 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 501.75 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 123,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,968.63/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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