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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 574.92 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 574.92 and 237.24 is: 355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 574.92 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/574.92 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 574.92 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 136,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,394.02/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.41

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