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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.45, 575.54 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.45, 575.54 and 247.09 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.45 : 575.54 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.45/575.54 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.45x = 575.54 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.45x = 142,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,208.43/384.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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