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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.51, 576.16 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.51, 576.16 and 246.83 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.51 : 576.16 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.51/576.16 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.51x = 576.16 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.51x = 142,210.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,210.07/383.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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