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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.62, 534.62 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.62, 534.62 and 247.58 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.62 : 534.62 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.62/534.62 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.62x = 534.62 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.62x = 132,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,361.22/387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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