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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 563.49 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 563.49 and 238.50 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 563.49 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/563.49 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 563.49 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 134,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,392.37/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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