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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 571.86 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 571.86 and 244.47 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 571.86 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/571.86 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 571.86 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 139,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,802.61/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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