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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 572.42 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 572.42 and 235.58 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 572.42 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/572.42 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 572.42 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 134,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,850.70/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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