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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.59, 577.90 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.59, 577.90 and 246.71 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.59 : 577.90 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.59/577.90 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.59x = 577.90 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.59x = 142,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,574.07/385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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