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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.39, 504.33 and 247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.39, 504.33 and 247.40 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.39 : 504.33 = 247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.39/504.33 = 247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.39x = 504.33 × 247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.39x = 124,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,771.24/365.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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