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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.71, 523 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.71, 523 and 247.80 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.71 : 523 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.71/523 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.71x = 523 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.71x = 129,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,599.40/378.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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