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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.57, 572.64 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.57, 572.64 and 237.39 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.57 : 572.64 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.57/572.64 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.57x = 572.64 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.57x = 135,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,939.01/381.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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