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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.09, 513.03 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.09, 513.03 and 247.55 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 513.03 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/513.03 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 513.03 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 126,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,998.01/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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