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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 525.02 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 525.02 and 247.74 is: 341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 525.02 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/525.02 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 525.02 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 130,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,068.45/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.64

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