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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.66, 512.33 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.66, 512.33 and 247.05 is: 340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.66 : 512.33 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.66/512.33 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.66x = 512.33 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.66x = 126,569.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,569.89/371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.56

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