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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 534.02 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 534.02 and 247.06 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 534.02 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/534.02 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 534.02 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 131,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,932.31/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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