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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 566.14 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 566.14 and 247.20 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 566.14 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/566.14 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 566.14 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 139,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,949.81/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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