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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 572.58 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 572.58 and 244.84 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 572.58 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/572.58 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 572.58 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 140,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,190.49/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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