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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.73, 575.26 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.73, 575.26 and 235.25 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.73 : 575.26 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.73/575.26 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.73x = 575.26 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.73x = 135,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,330.77/383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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