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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 571.57 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 571.57 and 243.75 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 571.57 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/571.57 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 571.57 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 139,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,319.14/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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