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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.25, 503.97 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.25, 503.97 and 247.24 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.25 : 503.97 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.25/503.97 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.25x = 503.97 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.25x = 124,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,602.65/365.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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