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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.27, 579.05 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.27, 579.05 and 249.38 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.27 : 579.05 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.27/579.05 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.27x = 579.05 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.27x = 144,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,402.45/386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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