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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 556.09 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 556.09 and 247.74 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 556.09 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/556.09 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 556.09 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 137,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,763.03/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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