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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 501.26 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 501.26 and 247.14 is: 340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 501.26 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/501.26 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 501.26 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 123,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,880.16/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.54

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