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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.77, 507.69 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.77, 507.69 and 235.17 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.77 : 507.69 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.77/507.69 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.77x = 507.69 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.77x = 119,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,393.46/367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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