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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.43, 576.06 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.43, 576.06 and 246.75 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.43 : 576.06 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.43/576.06 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.43x = 576.06 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.43x = 142,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,142.81/383.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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