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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.83, 513.04 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.83, 513.04 and 247.56 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.83 : 513.04 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.83/513.04 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.83x = 513.04 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.83x = 127,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,006.10/371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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