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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 507.57 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 507.57 and 236.73 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 507.57 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/507.57 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 507.57 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 120,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,157.05/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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