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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 575.77 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 575.77 and 246.82 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 575.77 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/575.77 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 575.77 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 142,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,109.49/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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