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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 572.77 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 572.77 and 235.81 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 572.77 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/572.77 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 572.77 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 135,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,062.49/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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