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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.08, 521.82 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.08, 521.82 and 247.04 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.08 : 521.82 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.08/521.82 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.08x = 521.82 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.08x = 128,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,910.41/378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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