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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 570 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 570 and 241.16 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 570 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/570 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 570 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 137,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,461.20/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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