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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.67, 581.42 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.67, 581.42 and 248.43 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.67 : 581.42 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.67/581.42 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.67x = 581.42 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.67x = 144,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,442.17/387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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