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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 502.36 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 502.36 and 247.80 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 502.36 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/502.36 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 502.36 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 124,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,484.81/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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