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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.95, 502.36 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.95, 502.36 and 247.58 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.95 : 502.36 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.95/502.36 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.95x = 502.36 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.95x = 124,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,373.67/363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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