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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 507.52 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 507.52 and 236.67 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 507.52 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/507.52 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 507.52 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 120,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,114.67/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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