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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 573.76 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 573.76 and 244.98 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 573.76 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/573.76 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 573.76 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 140,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,559.72/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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