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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 569.69 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 569.69 and 241.43 is: 361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 569.69 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/569.69 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 569.69 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 137,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,541.12/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.64

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