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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.56, 575.42 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.56, 575.42 and 247.56 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.56 : 575.42 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.56/575.42 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.56x = 575.42 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.56x = 142,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,450.98/383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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