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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.42, 562.64 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.42, 562.64 and 238.50 is: 357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.42 : 562.64 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.42/562.64 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.42x = 562.64 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.42x = 134,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,189.64/375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.44

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