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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.90, 533.76 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.90, 533.76 and 247.01 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.90 : 533.76 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.90/533.76 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.90x = 533.76 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.90x = 131,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,844.06/386.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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