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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.33, 512.53 and 247.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.33, 512.53 and 247.00 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.33 : 512.53 = 247.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.33/512.53 = 247.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.33x = 512.53 × 247.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.33x = 126,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,593.97/371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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