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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 576.24 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 576.24 and 247.36 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 576.24 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/576.24 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 576.24 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 142,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,538.73/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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