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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 571.77 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 571.77 and 237.02 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 571.77 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/571.77 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 571.77 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 135,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,518.07/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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