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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 577.08 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 577.08 and 247.10 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 577.08 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/577.08 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 577.08 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 142,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,593.58/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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