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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 572.51 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 572.51 and 237.07 is: 355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 572.51 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/572.51 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 572.51 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 135,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,724.95/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.62

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