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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.13, 513.18 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.13, 513.18 and 247.57 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.13 : 513.18 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.13/513.18 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.13x = 513.18 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.13x = 127,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,047.97/372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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