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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.70, 575.10 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.70, 575.10 and 246.45 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.70 : 575.10 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.70/575.10 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.70x = 575.10 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.70x = 141,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,733.40/383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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