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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 502.79 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 502.79 and 247.89 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 502.79 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/502.79 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 502.79 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 124,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,636.61/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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