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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 500.75 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 500.75 and 238.47 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 500.75 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/500.75 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 500.75 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 119,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,413.85/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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