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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.98, 575.76 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.98, 575.76 and 246.89 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.98 : 575.76 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.98/575.76 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.98x = 575.76 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.98x = 142,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,146.51/383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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