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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 526.85 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 526.85 and 247.43 is: 341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 526.85 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/526.85 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 526.85 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 130,355.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,355.86/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.26

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