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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 571.32 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 571.32 and 244.12 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 571.32 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/571.32 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 571.32 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 139,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,470.64/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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