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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 573.18 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 573.18 and 244.10 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 573.18 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/573.18 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 573.18 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 139,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,913.24/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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