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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 533.68 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 533.68 and 247.08 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 533.68 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/533.68 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 533.68 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 131,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,861.65/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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