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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.68, 553.08 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.68, 553.08 and 247.36 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.68 : 553.08 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.68/553.08 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.68x = 553.08 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.68x = 136,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,809.87/369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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