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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 553.68 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 553.68 and 247.50 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 553.68 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/553.68 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 553.68 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 137,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,035.80/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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