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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 502.83 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 502.83 and 247.92 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 502.83 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/502.83 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 502.83 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 124,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,661.61/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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