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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.61, 576.57 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.61, 576.57 and 247.69 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.61 : 576.57 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.61/576.57 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.61x = 576.57 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.61x = 142,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,810.62/384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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