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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.07, 513.19 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.07, 513.19 and 247.67 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.07 : 513.19 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.07/513.19 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.07x = 513.19 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.07x = 127,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,098.58/372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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