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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.88, 543.73 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.88, 543.73 and 247.35 is: 369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.88 : 543.73 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.88/543.73 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.88x = 543.73 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.88x = 134,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,493.50/363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.61

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