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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.89, 567.51 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.89, 567.51 and 248.16 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.89 : 567.51 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.89/567.51 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.89x = 567.51 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.89x = 140,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,832.08/377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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