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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 513.01 and 247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 513.01 and 247.18 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 513.01 = 247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/513.01 = 247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 513.01 × 247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 126,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,805.81/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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