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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.71, 514.77 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.71, 514.77 and 248.15 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.71 : 514.77 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.71/514.77 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.71x = 514.77 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.71x = 127,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,740.18/372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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