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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.82, 571.80 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.82, 571.80 and 244.66 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.82 : 571.80 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.82/571.80 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.82x = 571.80 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.82x = 139,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,896.59/381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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