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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 503.90 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 503.90 and 247.20 is: 341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 503.90 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/503.90 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 503.90 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 124,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,562.81/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.08

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