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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 502.56 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 502.56 and 247.62 is: 341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 502.56 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/502.56 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 502.56 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 124,443.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,443.91/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.63

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