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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.32, 578.52 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.32, 578.52 and 246.14 is: 369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.32 : 578.52 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.32/578.52 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.32x = 578.52 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.32x = 142,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,394.02/385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.55

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