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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 578.18 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 578.18 and 249.24 is: 373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 578.18 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/578.18 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 578.18 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 144,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,105.58/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.45

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