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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 524.27 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 524.27 and 247.12 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 524.27 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/524.27 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 524.27 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 129,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,555.06/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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