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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 571.80 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 571.80 and 235.01 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 571.80 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/571.80 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 571.80 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 134,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,378.72/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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