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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 573.40 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 573.40 and 238.32 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 573.40 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/573.40 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 573.40 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 136,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,652.69/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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