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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.63, 507.04 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.63, 507.04 and 236.65 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.63 : 507.04 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.63/507.04 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.63x = 507.04 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.63x = 119,991.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,991.02/367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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