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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.20, 576.65 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.20, 576.65 and 247.84 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.20 : 576.65 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.20/576.65 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.20x = 576.65 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.20x = 142,916.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,916.11/385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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