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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.24, 534.44 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.24, 534.44 and 247.44 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.24 : 534.44 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.24/534.44 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.24x = 534.44 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.24x = 132,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,241.83/387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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