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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 570 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 570 and 243.74 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 570 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/570 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 570 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 138,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,931.80/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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