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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.06, 573.35 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.06, 573.35 and 245.90 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.06 : 573.35 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.06/573.35 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.06x = 573.35 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.06x = 140,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,986.97/383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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