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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 576.14 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 576.14 and 246.95 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 576.14 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/576.14 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 576.14 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 142,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,273.66/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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