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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.24, 581.28 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.24, 581.28 and 233.54 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.24 : 581.28 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.24/581.28 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.24x = 581.28 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.24x = 135,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,752.13/387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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