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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 577.53 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 577.53 and 238.65 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 577.53 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/577.53 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 577.53 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 137,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,825.37/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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