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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.55, 554.05 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.55, 554.05 and 247.56 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.55 : 554.05 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.55/554.05 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.55x = 554.05 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.55x = 137,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,160.62/369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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