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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 576.50 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 576.50 and 247.75 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 576.50 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/576.50 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 576.50 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 142,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,827.88/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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