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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.41, 534.57 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.41, 534.57 and 247.47 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.41 : 534.57 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.41/534.57 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.41x = 534.57 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.41x = 132,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,290.04/387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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