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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.19, 513.69 and 247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.19, 513.69 and 247.87 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.19 : 513.69 = 247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.19/513.69 = 247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.19x = 513.69 × 247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.19x = 127,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,328.34/372.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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