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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.48, 565.13 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.48, 565.13 and 247.62 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.48 : 565.13 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.48/565.13 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.48x = 565.13 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.48x = 139,936.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,936.25/377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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