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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.58, 507.44 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.58, 507.44 and 236.60 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.58 : 507.44 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.58/507.44 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.58x = 507.44 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.58x = 120,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,060.30/367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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