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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 579.62 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 579.62 and 248.76 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 579.62 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/579.62 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 579.62 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 144,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,186.27/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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