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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.77, 550.56 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.77, 550.56 and 237.52 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.77 : 550.56 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.77/550.56 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.77x = 550.56 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.77x = 130,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,770.59/367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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