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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 565.70 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 565.70 and 247.20 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 565.70 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/565.70 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 565.70 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 139,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,841.04/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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