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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 573.46 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 573.46 and 245.02 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 573.46 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/573.46 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 573.46 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 140,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,509.17/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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