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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 574.01 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 574.01 and 238.07 is: 357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 574.01 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/574.01 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 574.01 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 136,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,654.56/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.12

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