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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.00, 564.03 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.00, 564.03 and 238.86 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.00 : 564.03 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.00/564.03 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.00x = 564.03 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.00x = 134,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,724.21/376.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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