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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 571.80 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 571.80 and 236.75 is: 355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 571.80 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/571.80 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 571.80 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 135,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,373.65/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.38

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