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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.39, 572.99 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.39, 572.99 and 244.70 is: 367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.39 : 572.99 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.39/572.99 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.39x = 572.99 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.39x = 140,210.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,210.55/381.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.63

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