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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 550.65 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 550.65 and 237.04 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 550.65 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/550.65 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 550.65 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 130,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,526.08/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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