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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 513.70 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 513.70 and 248.05 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 513.70 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/513.70 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 513.70 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 127,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,423.29/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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