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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.61, 577.35 and 237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.61, 577.35 and 237.91 is: 357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.61 : 577.35 = 237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.61/577.35 = 237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.61x = 577.35 × 237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.61x = 137,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,357.34/384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.13

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