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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 577.89 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 577.89 and 248.60 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 577.89 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/577.89 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 577.89 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 143,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,660.56/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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