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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 570.17 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 570.17 and 243.27 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 570.17 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/570.17 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 570.17 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 138,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,705.86/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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