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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571 and 244.24 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 139,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,461.04/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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