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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 571.02 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 571.02 and 243.46 is: 365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 571.02 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/571.02 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 571.02 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 139,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,020.53/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.77

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