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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.59, 534.67 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.59, 534.67 and 247.44 is: 341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.59 : 534.67 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.59/534.67 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.59x = 534.67 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.59x = 132,298.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,298.13/387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.33

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