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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.03, 573.15 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.03, 573.15 and 235.93 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.03 : 573.15 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.03/573.15 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.03x = 573.15 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.03x = 135,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,223.28/382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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