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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.95, 577.87 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.95, 577.87 and 248.27 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.95 : 577.87 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.95/577.87 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.95x = 577.87 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.95x = 143,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,464.27/384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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