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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 576.78 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 576.78 and 247.82 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 576.78 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/576.78 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 576.78 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 142,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,937.62/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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