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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 577.92 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 577.92 and 248.81 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 577.92 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/577.92 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 577.92 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 143,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,792.28/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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