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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.56, 576.19 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.56, 576.19 and 237.41 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.56 : 576.19 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.56/576.19 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.56x = 576.19 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.56x = 136,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,793.52/383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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