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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 572.60 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 572.60 and 235.53 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 572.60 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/572.60 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 572.60 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 134,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,864.48/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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