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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 403.85 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 403.85 and 237.56 is: 327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 403.85 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/403.85 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 403.85 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 95,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,937.18/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.69

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