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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 566.60 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 566.60 and 247.77 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 566.60 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/566.60 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 566.60 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 140,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,385.24/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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