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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.42, 534.72 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.42, 534.72 and 247.50 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.42 : 534.72 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.42/534.72 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.42x = 534.72 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.42x = 132,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,343.20/387.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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