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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.30, 569.90 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.30, 569.90 and 243.06 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.30 : 569.90 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.30/569.90 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.30x = 569.90 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.30x = 138,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,519.89/380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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