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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 571.87 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 571.87 and 243.95 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 571.87 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/571.87 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 571.87 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 139,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,506.36/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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