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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 572.52 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 572.52 and 237.96 is: 356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 572.52 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/572.52 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 572.52 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 136,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,236.86/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.23

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