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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 569.88 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 569.88 and 241.56 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 569.88 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/569.88 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 569.88 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 137,657.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,657.47/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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