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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.62, 563.07 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.62, 563.07 and 238.28 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.62 : 563.07 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.62/563.07 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.62x = 563.07 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.62x = 134,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,168.32/375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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