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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.35, 524.89 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.35, 524.89 and 247.62 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.35 : 524.89 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.35/524.89 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.35x = 524.89 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.35x = 129,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,973.26/380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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