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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 570.65 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 570.65 and 244.01 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 570.65 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/570.65 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 570.65 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 139,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,244.51/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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