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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.26, 580.95 and 243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.26, 580.95 and 243.98 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.26 : 580.95 = 243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.26/580.95 = 243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.26x = 580.95 × 243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.26x = 141,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,740.18/387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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