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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.74, 578.37 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.74, 578.37 and 248.64 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.74 : 578.37 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.74/578.37 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.74x = 578.37 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.74x = 143,805.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,805.92/385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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