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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 579.15 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 579.15 and 249.30 is: 373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 579.15 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/579.15 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 579.15 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 144,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,382.10/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.95

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