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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 572.64 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 572.64 and 237.84 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 572.64 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/572.64 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 572.64 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 136,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,196.70/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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