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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 580 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 580 and 249.86 is: 374.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 580 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/580 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 580 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 144,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,918.80/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.87

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