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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 572.26 and 243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 572.26 and 243.98 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 572.26 = 243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/572.26 = 243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 572.26 × 243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 139,619.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,619.99/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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