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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 572.08 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 572.08 and 244.62 is: 366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 572.08 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/572.08 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 572.08 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 139,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,942.21/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.34

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