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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 580.29 and 249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 580.29 and 249.85 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 580.29 = 249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/580.29 = 249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 580.29 × 249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 144,985.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,985.46/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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