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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.85, 574.45 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.85, 574.45 and 237.54 is: 355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.85 : 574.45 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.85/574.45 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.85x = 574.45 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.85x = 136,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,455.15/383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.49

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