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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 571.19 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 571.19 and 243.18 is: 364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 571.19 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/571.19 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 571.19 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 138,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,900.77/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.99

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