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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 574.98 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 574.98 and 246.71 is: 369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 574.98 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/574.98 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 574.98 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 141,853.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,853.83/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.34

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