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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.09, 573.54 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.09, 573.54 and 237.83 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.09 : 573.54 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.09/573.54 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.09x = 573.54 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.09x = 136,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,405.02/383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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