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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 513.21 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 513.21 and 247.71 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 513.21 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/513.21 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 513.21 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 127,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,127.25/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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