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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.74, 578.30 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.74, 578.30 and 241.56 is: 362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.74 : 578.30 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.74/578.30 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.74x = 578.30 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.74x = 139,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,692.94/385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.14

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