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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 573.27 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 573.27 and 238.02 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 573.27 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/573.27 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 573.27 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 136,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,449.73/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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