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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.72, 577.74 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.72, 577.74 and 248.36 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.72 : 577.74 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.72/577.74 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.72x = 577.74 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.72x = 143,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,487.51/385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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