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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.66, 555.53 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.66, 555.53 and 247.19 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.66 : 555.53 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.66/555.53 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.66x = 555.53 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.66x = 137,319.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,319.30/370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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