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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 581.44 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 581.44 and 248.08 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 581.44 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/581.44 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 581.44 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 144,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,243.64/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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