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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 553.86 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 553.86 and 247.74 is: 371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 553.86 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/553.86 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 553.86 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 137,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,213.28/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.61

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