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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.42, 573.30 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.42, 573.30 and 237.82 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.42 : 573.30 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.42/573.30 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.42x = 573.30 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.42x = 136,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,342.21/382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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