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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 571.95 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 571.95 and 244.38 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 571.95 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/571.95 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 571.95 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 139,773.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,773.14/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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