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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.57, 576.30 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.57, 576.30 and 247.53 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.57 : 576.30 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.57/576.30 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.57x = 576.30 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.57x = 142,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,651.54/384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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