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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.74, 530.35 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.74, 530.35 and 237.90 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.74 : 530.35 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.74/530.35 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.74x = 530.35 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.74x = 126,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,167.61/353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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