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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 565.80 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 565.80 and 247.54 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 565.80 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/565.80 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 565.80 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 140,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,058.13/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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