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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 534.89 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 534.89 and 247.84 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 534.89 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/534.89 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 534.89 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 132,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,567.86/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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