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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.37, 581.06 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.37, 581.06 and 234.28 is: 351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.37 : 581.06 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.37/581.06 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.37x = 581.06 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.37x = 136,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,130.74/387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.42

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