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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.26, 513.54 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.26, 513.54 and 247.94 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.26 : 513.54 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.26/513.54 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.26x = 513.54 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.26x = 127,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,327.11/372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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