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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 579.60 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 579.60 and 242.28 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 579.60 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/579.60 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 579.60 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 140,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,425.49/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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