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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.49, 577.94 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.49, 577.94 and 248.81 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.49 : 577.94 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.49/577.94 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.49x = 577.94 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.49x = 143,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,793.12/385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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