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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.06, 556.65 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.06, 556.65 and 247.94 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.06 : 556.65 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.06/556.65 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.06x = 556.65 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.06x = 138,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,015.80/371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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