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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 563.39 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 563.39 and 238.71 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 563.39 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/563.39 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 563.39 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 134,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,488.64/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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