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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.13, 563.61 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.13, 563.61 and 238.75 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 563.61 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/563.61 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 563.61 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 134,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,560.48/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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