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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.59, 578.44 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.59, 578.44 and 246.88 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.59 : 578.44 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.59/578.44 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.59x = 578.44 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.59x = 142,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,805.27/385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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