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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.40, 579.60 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.40, 579.60 and 248.70 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.40 : 579.60 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.40/579.60 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.40x = 579.60 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.40x = 144,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,146.52/386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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