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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 577.01 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 577.01 and 246.94 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 577.01 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/577.01 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 577.01 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 142,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,486.85/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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