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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 574.35 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 574.35 and 246.90 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 574.35 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/574.35 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 574.35 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 141,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,807.02/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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