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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.65, 566.76 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.65, 566.76 and 247.61 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.65 : 566.76 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.65/566.76 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.65x = 566.76 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.65x = 140,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,335.44/377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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