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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 572.13 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 572.13 and 244.55 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 572.13 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/572.13 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 572.13 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 139,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,911.53/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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