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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 537.94 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 537.94 and 237.74 is: 356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 537.94 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/537.94 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 537.94 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 127,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,887.46/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.60

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