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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 570.72 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 570.72 and 237.06 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 570.72 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/570.72 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 570.72 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 135,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,294.88/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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