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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 573.17 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 573.17 and 244.89 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 573.17 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/573.17 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 573.17 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 140,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,362.38/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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