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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.73, 502.02 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.73, 502.02 and 237.86 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.73 : 502.02 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.73/502.02 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.73x = 502.02 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.73x = 119,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,410.48/363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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