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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 513.04 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 513.04 and 247.44 is: 341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 513.04 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/513.04 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 513.04 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 126,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,946.62/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.61

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