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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.43, 576.97 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.43, 576.97 and 248.19 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.43 : 576.97 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.43/576.97 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.43x = 576.97 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.43x = 143,198.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,198.42/385.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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