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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 571.10 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 571.10 and 244.26 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 571.10 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/571.10 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 571.10 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 139,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,495.66/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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