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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.10, 576.02 and 237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.10, 576.02 and 237.85 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.10 : 576.02 = 237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.10/576.02 = 237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.10x = 576.02 × 237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.10x = 137,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,006.36/384.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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