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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.30, 554.90 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.30, 554.90 and 247.04 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.30 : 554.90 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.30/554.90 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.30x = 554.90 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.30x = 137,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,082.50/370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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