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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 503.26 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 503.26 and 247.74 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 503.26 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/503.26 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 503.26 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 124,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,677.63/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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