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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.95, 533.76 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.95, 533.76 and 247.09 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.95 : 533.76 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.95/533.76 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.95x = 533.76 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.95x = 131,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,886.76/386.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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