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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 514.62 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 514.62 and 248.66 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 514.62 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/514.62 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 514.62 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 127,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,965.41/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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