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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 571.26 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 571.26 and 244.36 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 571.26 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/571.26 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 571.26 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 139,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,593.09/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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