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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.20, 561.36 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.20, 561.36 and 247.20 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.20 : 561.36 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.20/561.36 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.20x = 561.36 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.20x = 138,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,768.19/375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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