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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 571.98 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 571.98 and 244.64 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 571.98 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/571.98 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 571.98 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 139,929.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,929.19/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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