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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 512.52 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 512.52 and 247.03 is: 341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 512.52 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/512.52 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 512.52 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 126,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,607.82/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.08

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