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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 578.34 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 578.34 and 241.92 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 578.34 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/578.34 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 578.34 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 139,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,912.01/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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