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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 512.55 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 512.55 and 247.23 is: 341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 512.55 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/512.55 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 512.55 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 126,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,717.74/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.30

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