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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.02, 515.78 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.02, 515.78 and 247.74 is: 341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.02 : 515.78 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.02/515.78 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.02x = 515.78 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.02x = 127,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,779.34/374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.64

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