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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.11, 569.82 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.11, 569.82 and 243.19 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.11 : 569.82 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.11/569.82 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.11x = 569.82 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.11x = 138,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,574.53/380.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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