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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.73, 501.16 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.73, 501.16 and 247.09 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.73 : 501.16 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.73/501.16 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.73x = 501.16 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.73x = 123,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,831.62/363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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