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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.74, 579.87 and 242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.74, 579.87 and 242.14 is: 363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.74 : 579.87 = 242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.74/579.87 = 242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.74x = 579.87 × 242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.74x = 140,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,409.72/386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.06

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