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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.49, 504.50 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.49, 504.50 and 247.64 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.49 : 504.50 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.49/504.50 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.49x = 504.50 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.49x = 124,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,930.62/365.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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