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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.41, 571.72 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.41, 571.72 and 244.55 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.41 : 571.72 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.41/571.72 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.41x = 571.72 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.41x = 139,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,814.13/381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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