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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 572.64 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 572.64 and 237.40 is: 356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 572.64 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/572.64 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 572.64 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 135,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,944.74/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.25

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