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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 513.66 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 513.66 and 247.80 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 513.66 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/513.66 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 513.66 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 127,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,284.95/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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