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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.11, 512.94 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.11, 512.94 and 247.54 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.11 : 512.94 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.11/512.94 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.11x = 512.94 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.11x = 126,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,973.17/372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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