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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 572.88 and 243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 572.88 and 243.67 is: 364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 572.88 = 243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/572.88 = 243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 572.88 × 243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 139,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,593.88/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.96

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