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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 577.26 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 577.26 and 248.13 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 577.26 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/577.26 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 577.26 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 143,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,235.52/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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