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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.75, 507.72 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.75, 507.72 and 236.99 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 507.72 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/507.72 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 507.72 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 120,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,323.29/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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