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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.38, 531.82 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.38, 531.82 and 247.62 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.38 : 531.82 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.38/531.82 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.38x = 531.82 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.38x = 131,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,686.61/385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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