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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 553.92 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 553.92 and 247.47 is: 370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 553.92 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/553.92 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 553.92 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 137,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,078.58/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.82

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