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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.17, 557 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.17, 557 and 247.91 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.17 : 557 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.17/557 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.17x = 557 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.17x = 138,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,085.87/371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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