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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 502.08 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 502.08 and 247.76 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 502.08 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/502.08 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 502.08 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 124,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,395.34/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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