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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.13, 513.97 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.13, 513.97 and 247.58 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.13 : 513.97 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.13/513.97 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.13x = 513.97 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.13x = 127,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,247.43/372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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