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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.44, 578.46 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.44, 578.46 and 241.72 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 578.46 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/578.46 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 578.46 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 139,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,825.35/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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