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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 506.78 and 236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 506.78 and 236.53 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 506.78 = 236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/506.78 = 236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 506.78 × 236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 119,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,867.49/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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