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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.40, 576.03 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.40, 576.03 and 246.78 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.40 : 576.03 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.40/576.03 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.40x = 576.03 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.40x = 142,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,152.68/383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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