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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 580.29 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 580.29 and 249.39 is: 374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 580.29 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/580.29 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 580.29 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 144,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,718.52/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.27

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