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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 504.17 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 504.17 and 247.80 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 504.17 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/504.17 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 504.17 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 124,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,933.95/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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