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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 573.49 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 573.49 and 245.03 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 573.49 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/573.49 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 573.49 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 140,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,518.77/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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