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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.71, 554.13 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.71, 554.13 and 247.75 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.71 : 554.13 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.71/554.13 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.71x = 554.13 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.71x = 137,285.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,285.71/368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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