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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.83, 580.11 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.83, 580.11 and 242.38 is: 363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.83 : 580.11 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.83/580.11 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.83x = 580.11 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.83x = 140,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,607.06/386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.49

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