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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 574.16 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 574.16 and 236.52 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 574.16 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/574.16 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 574.16 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 135,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,799.14/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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