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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 578.14 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 578.14 and 248.63 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 578.14 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/578.14 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 578.14 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 143,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,739.44/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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