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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.81, 581.45 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.81, 581.45 and 233.74 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.81 : 581.45 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.81/581.45 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.81x = 581.45 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.81x = 135,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,906.38/387.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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