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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 565.89 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 565.89 and 247.56 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 565.89 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/565.89 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 565.89 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 140,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,091.73/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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