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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 572.94 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 572.94 and 235.75 is: 353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 572.94 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/572.94 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 572.94 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 135,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,069.43/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.77

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