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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.90, 513.34 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.90, 513.34 and 247.92 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.90 : 513.34 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.90/513.34 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.90x = 513.34 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.90x = 127,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,267.25/371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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