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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.55, 577.05 and 247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.55, 577.05 and 247.40 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.55 : 577.05 = 247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.55/577.05 = 247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.55x = 577.05 × 247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.55x = 142,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,764.46/384.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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