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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 578.61 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 578.61 and 249.10 is: 373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 578.61 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/578.61 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 578.61 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 144,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,130.30/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.38

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