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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 601.84 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 601.84 and 238.72 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 601.84 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/601.84 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 601.84 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 143,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,671.24/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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