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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.87, 513.97 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.87, 513.97 and 248.29 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.87 : 513.97 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.87/513.97 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.87x = 513.97 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.87x = 127,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,611.71/372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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