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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 572.36 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 572.36 and 244.28 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 572.36 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/572.36 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 572.36 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 139,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,813.78/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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