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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.53, 571.11 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.53, 571.11 and 243.82 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.53 : 571.11 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.53/571.11 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.53x = 571.11 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.53x = 139,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,248.04/380.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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