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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 503.42 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 503.42 and 247.86 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 503.42 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/503.42 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 503.42 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 124,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,777.68/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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