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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 572.24 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 572.24 and 237.38 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 572.24 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/572.24 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 572.24 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 135,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,838.33/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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