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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 574.23 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 574.23 and 245.76 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 574.23 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/574.23 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 574.23 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 141,122.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,122.76/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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