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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.75, 502.38 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.75, 502.38 and 247.11 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 502.38 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/502.38 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 502.38 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 124,143.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,143.12/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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