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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.16 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.16 and 247.44 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.16 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.16 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.16 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 140,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,091.25/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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