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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.71, 580.01 and 249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.71, 580.01 and 249.82 is: 374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.71 : 580.01 = 249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.71/580.01 = 249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.71x = 580.01 × 249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.71x = 144,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,895.40/386.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.69

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