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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.90, 513.30 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.90, 513.30 and 247.57 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.90 : 513.30 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.90/513.30 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.90x = 513.30 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.90x = 127,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,077.33/371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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