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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 524.48 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 524.48 and 247.28 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 524.48 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/524.48 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 524.48 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 129,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,693.41/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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