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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 581.68 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 581.68 and 233.80 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 581.68 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/581.68 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 581.68 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 135,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,996.78/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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