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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.23, 573.69 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.23, 573.69 and 244.86 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.23 : 573.69 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.23/573.69 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.23x = 573.69 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.23x = 140,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,473.73/382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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