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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.13, 514.11 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.13, 514.11 and 247.75 is: 342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.13 : 514.11 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.13/514.11 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.13x = 514.11 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.13x = 127,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,370.75/372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.27

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