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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 513.08 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 513.08 and 247.47 is: 341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 513.08 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/513.08 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 513.08 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 126,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,970.67/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.65

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