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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 534.29 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 534.29 and 247.29 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 534.29 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/534.29 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 534.29 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 132,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,124.57/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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