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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.97, 564.38 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.97, 564.38 and 247.12 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.97 : 564.38 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.97/564.38 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.97x = 564.38 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.97x = 139,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,469.59/376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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