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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 504.31 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 504.31 and 247.56 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 504.31 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/504.31 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 504.31 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 124,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,847.29/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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