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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 573.83 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 573.83 and 238.55 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 573.83 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/573.83 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 573.83 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 136,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,885.95/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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