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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.69, 507.65 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.69, 507.65 and 236.93 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.69 : 507.65 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.69/507.65 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.69x = 507.65 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.69x = 120,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,277.51/367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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