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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 521.71 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 521.71 and 247.29 is: 341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 521.71 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/521.71 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 521.71 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 129,011.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,011.09/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.30

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