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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 565.68 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 565.68 and 247.44 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 565.68 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/565.68 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 565.68 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 139,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,971.86/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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