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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.69, 574.23 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.69, 574.23 and 237.53 is: 355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.69 : 574.23 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.69/574.23 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.69x = 574.23 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.69x = 136,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,396.85/383.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.49

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