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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 499.13 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 499.13 and 237.54 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 499.13 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/499.13 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 499.13 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 118,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,559.66/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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