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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 569.84 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 569.84 and 242.91 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 569.84 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/569.84 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 569.84 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 138,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,418.62/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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