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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.78, 562.38 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.78, 562.38 and 238.89 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.78 : 562.38 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.78/562.38 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.78x = 562.38 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.78x = 134,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,346.96/375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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