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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.26, 574.73 and 247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.26, 574.73 and 247.18 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.26 : 574.73 = 247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.26/574.73 = 247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.26x = 574.73 × 247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.26x = 142,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,058.89/383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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