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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.30, 503.92 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.30, 503.92 and 247.28 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.30 : 503.92 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.30/503.92 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.30x = 503.92 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.30x = 124,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,609.24/365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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