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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.03, 522.70 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.03, 522.70 and 247.81 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.03 : 522.70 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.03/522.70 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.03x = 522.70 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.03x = 129,530.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,530.29/379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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