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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 551.93 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 551.93 and 237.41 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 551.93 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/551.93 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 551.93 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 131,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,033.70/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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