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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 578.30 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 578.30 and 241.48 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 578.30 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/578.30 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 578.30 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 139,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,647.88/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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