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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 571.98 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 571.98 and 235.34 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 571.98 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/571.98 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 571.98 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 134,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,609.77/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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