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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 527.49 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 527.49 and 247.76 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 527.49 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/527.49 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 527.49 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 130,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,688.28/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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