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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 573.02 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 573.02 and 235.85 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 573.02 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/573.02 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 573.02 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 135,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,144.93/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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