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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.15, 534.11 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.15, 534.11 and 247.24 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.15 : 534.11 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.15/534.11 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.15x = 534.11 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.15x = 132,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,053.36/387.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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