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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.21, 577.05 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.21, 577.05 and 248.32 is: 371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.21 : 577.05 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.21/577.05 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.21x = 577.05 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.21x = 143,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,293.06/385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.99

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