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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 580.20 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 580.20 and 249.18 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 580.20 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/580.20 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 580.20 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 144,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,574.24/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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