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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.05, 522.08 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.05, 522.08 and 247.13 is: 341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.05 : 522.08 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.05/522.08 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.05x = 522.08 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.05x = 129,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,017.78/378.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.28

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