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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 556.07 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 556.07 and 247.27 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 556.07 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/556.07 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 556.07 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 137,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,498.19/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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