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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.82, 580.30 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.82, 580.30 and 248.90 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.82 : 580.30 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.82/580.30 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.82x = 580.30 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.82x = 144,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,435.39/386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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