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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.26, 569.10 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.26, 569.10 and 243.40 is: 364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.26 : 569.10 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.26/569.10 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.26x = 569.10 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.26x = 138,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,518.94/380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.27

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