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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.58, 575.60 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.58, 575.60 and 237.42 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.58 : 575.60 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.58/575.60 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.58x = 575.60 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.58x = 136,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,657.76/383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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