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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.95, 579 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.95, 579 and 241.50 is: 362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.95 : 579 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.95/579 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.95x = 579 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.95x = 139,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,828.50/385.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.30

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