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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.53, 578.64 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.53, 578.64 and 249.10 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.53 : 578.64 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.53/578.64 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.53x = 578.64 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.53x = 144,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,139.22/386.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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