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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.27, 577.06 and 247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.27, 577.06 and 247.87 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.27 : 577.06 = 247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.27/577.06 = 247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.27x = 577.06 × 247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.27x = 143,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,035.86/385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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