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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.93, 578.91 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.93, 578.91 and 249.08 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.93 : 578.91 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.93/578.91 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.93x = 578.91 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.93x = 144,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,192.94/385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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