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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 565.92 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 565.92 and 247.71 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 565.92 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/565.92 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 565.92 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 140,184.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,184.04/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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