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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 521.52 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 521.52 and 247.15 is: 341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 521.52 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/521.52 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 521.52 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 128,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,891.06/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.02

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