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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 575.37 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 575.37 and 246.39 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 575.37 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/575.37 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 575.37 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 141,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,765.41/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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