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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.63, 551.12 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.63, 551.12 and 237.73 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.63 : 551.12 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.63/551.12 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.63x = 551.12 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.63x = 131,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,015.19/367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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