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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.67, 565.01 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.67, 565.01 and 247.49 is: 371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.67 : 565.01 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.67/565.01 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.67x = 565.01 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.67x = 139,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,832.38/376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.24

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