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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 569.97 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 569.97 and 243.68 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 569.97 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/569.97 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 569.97 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 138,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,887.44/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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