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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.81, 521.56 and 238.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.81, 521.56 and 238.00 is: 328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.81 : 521.56 = 238.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.81/521.56 = 238.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.81x = 521.56 × 238.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.81x = 124,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,128.67/377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.55

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