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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.42, 577.72 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.42, 577.72 and 248.56 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.42 : 577.72 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.42/577.72 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.42x = 577.72 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.42x = 143,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,598.08/385.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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