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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.70, 574.96 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.70, 574.96 and 246.02 is: 369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.70 : 574.96 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.70/574.96 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.70x = 574.96 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.70x = 141,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,451.66/382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.61

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