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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 562.71 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 562.71 and 238.46 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 562.71 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/562.71 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 562.71 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 134,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,183.83/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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