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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 512.26 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 512.26 and 247.04 is: 340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 512.26 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/512.26 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 512.26 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 126,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,547.48/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.54

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