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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.15, 573.36 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.15, 573.36 and 245.55 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.15 : 573.36 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.15/573.36 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.15x = 573.36 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.15x = 140,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,789.78/383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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