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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 534.28 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 534.28 and 247.30 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 534.28 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/534.28 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 534.28 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 132,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,127.44/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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