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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 562.77 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 562.77 and 238.43 is: 357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 562.77 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/562.77 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 562.77 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 134,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,178.44/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.12

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