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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 502.12 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 502.12 and 247.60 is: 341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 502.12 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/502.12 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 502.12 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 124,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,324.91/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.63

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