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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.86, 534.97 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.86, 534.97 and 247.84 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.86 : 534.97 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.86/534.97 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.86x = 534.97 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.86x = 132,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,586.96/387.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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