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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.61, 534.63 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.61, 534.63 and 247.58 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.61 : 534.63 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.61/534.63 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.61x = 534.63 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.61x = 132,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,363.70/387.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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