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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.48 and 236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.48 and 236.59 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.48 = 236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.48 = 236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.48 × 236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 135,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,678.20/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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