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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 572.53 and 244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 572.53 and 244.57 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 572.53 = 244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/572.53 = 244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 572.53 × 244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 140,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,019.58/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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