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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 533.90 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 533.90 and 247.06 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 533.90 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/533.90 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 533.90 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 131,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,902.76/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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