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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.47, 572.90 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.47, 572.90 and 244.82 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.47 : 572.90 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.47/572.90 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.47x = 572.90 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.47x = 140,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,255.13/382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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