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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.71, 507.29 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.71, 507.29 and 236.76 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.71 : 507.29 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.71/507.29 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.71x = 507.29 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.71x = 120,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,105.98/367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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