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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 578.00 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 578.00 and 248.28 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 578.00 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/578.00 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 578.00 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 143,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,504.84/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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