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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.62, 572.29 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.62, 572.29 and 237.17 is: 355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.62 : 572.29 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.62/572.29 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.62x = 572.29 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.62x = 135,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,730.02/381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.67

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