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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.75, 534.93 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.75, 534.93 and 247.89 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.75 : 534.93 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.75/534.93 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.75x = 534.93 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.75x = 132,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,603.80/387.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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