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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.31, 525.05 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.31, 525.05 and 247.64 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.31 : 525.05 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.31/525.05 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.31x = 525.05 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.31x = 130,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,019.52/380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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