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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 571.66 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 571.66 and 244.35 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 571.66 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/571.66 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 571.66 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 139,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,684.51/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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