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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 571.39 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 571.39 and 243.61 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 571.39 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/571.39 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 571.39 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 139,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,194.28/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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