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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.51, 577.66 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.51, 577.66 and 247.83 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.51 : 577.66 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.51/577.66 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.51x = 577.66 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.51x = 143,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,161.48/384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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