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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.02, 564.99 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.02, 564.99 and 248.50 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.02 : 564.99 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.02/564.99 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.02x = 564.99 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.02x = 140,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,400.02/377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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