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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.13, 504.06 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.13, 504.06 and 247.72 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.13 : 504.06 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.13/504.06 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.13x = 504.06 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.13x = 124,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,865.74/365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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