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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.49, 524.93 and 247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.49, 524.93 and 247.70 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.49 : 524.93 = 247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.49/524.93 = 247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.49x = 524.93 × 247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.49x = 130,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,021.30/380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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