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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.61, 571.26 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.61, 571.26 and 244.46 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.61 : 571.26 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.61/571.26 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.61x = 571.26 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.61x = 139,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,652.56/381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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