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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 524.55 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 524.55 and 247.44 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 524.55 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/524.55 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 524.55 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 129,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,794.65/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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