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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.35, 566.31 and 247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.35, 566.31 and 247.31 is: 371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.35 : 566.31 = 247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.35/566.31 = 247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.35x = 566.31 × 247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.35x = 140,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,054.13/377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.15

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