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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 563.87 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 563.87 and 247.75 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 563.87 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/563.87 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 563.87 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 139,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,697.55/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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