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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.47, 581.27 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.47, 581.27 and 233.43 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.47 : 581.27 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.47/581.27 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.47x = 581.27 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.47x = 135,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,684.69/387.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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