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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.43, 580.56 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.43, 580.56 and 249.75 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.43 : 580.56 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.43/580.56 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.43x = 580.56 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.43x = 144,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,994.86/386.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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