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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 572.18 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 572.18 and 245.24 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 572.18 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/572.18 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 572.18 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 140,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,321.42/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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