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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 566.49 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 566.49 and 247.50 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 566.49 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/566.49 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 566.49 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 140,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,206.28/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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