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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 507.78 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 507.78 and 236.52 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 507.78 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/507.78 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 507.78 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 120,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,100.13/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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