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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 525.47 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 525.47 and 247.95 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 525.47 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/525.47 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 525.47 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 130,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,289.05/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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