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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.89, 513.34 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.89, 513.34 and 247.51 is: 341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.89 : 513.34 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.89/513.34 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.89x = 513.34 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.89x = 127,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,053.92/371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.64

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