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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.45, 513.71 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.45, 513.71 and 248.04 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.45 : 513.71 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.45/513.71 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.45x = 513.71 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.45x = 127,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,419.39/372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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