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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 574.92 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 574.92 and 246.81 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 574.92 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/574.92 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 574.92 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 141,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,896.01/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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