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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 554.26 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 554.26 and 247.62 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 554.26 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/554.26 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 554.26 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 137,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,245.86/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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