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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 566.88 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 566.88 and 248.74 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 566.88 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/566.88 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 566.88 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 141,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,005.73/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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