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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.10, 551.73 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.10, 551.73 and 237.50 is: 356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.10 : 551.73 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.10/551.73 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.10x = 551.73 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.10x = 131,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,033.12/367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.95

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