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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.61, 571.96 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.61, 571.96 and 244.92 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.61 : 571.96 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.61/571.96 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.61x = 571.96 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.61x = 140,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,086.89/381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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