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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.21, 521.97 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.21, 521.97 and 247.17 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.21 : 521.97 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.21/521.97 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.21x = 521.97 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.21x = 129,015.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,015.32/378.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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