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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 577.26 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 577.26 and 247.85 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 577.26 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/577.26 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 577.26 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 143,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,073.89/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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