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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 571.61 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 571.61 and 244.39 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 571.61 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/571.61 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 571.61 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 139,695.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,695.77/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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