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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.10, 574.65 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.10, 574.65 and 246.30 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.10 : 574.65 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.10/574.65 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.10x = 574.65 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.10x = 141,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,536.30/383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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