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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.45, 534.60 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.45, 534.60 and 247.52 is: 341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.45 : 534.60 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.45/534.60 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.45x = 534.60 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.45x = 132,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,325.53/387.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.53

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