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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 566.40 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 566.40 and 247.84 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 566.40 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/566.40 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 566.40 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 140,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,376.58/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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