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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502.58 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502.58 and 247.71 is: 341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502.58 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502.58 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502.58 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 124,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,492.85/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.94

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