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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 524.01 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 524.01 and 247.07 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 524.01 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/524.01 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 524.01 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 129,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,467.15/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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