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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.53, 403.60 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.53, 403.60 and 237.63 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.53 : 403.60 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.53/403.60 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.53x = 403.60 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.53x = 95,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,906.28/292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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