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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.63, 551.91 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.63, 551.91 and 238.77 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 551.91 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/551.91 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 551.91 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 131,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,782.00/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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