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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.98, 576.53 and 238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.98, 576.53 and 238.37 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.98 : 576.53 = 238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.98/576.53 = 238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.98x = 576.53 × 238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.98x = 137,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,426.26/384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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