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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.94, 507.74 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.94, 507.74 and 236.93 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.94 : 507.74 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.94/507.74 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.94x = 507.74 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.94x = 120,295.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,295.11/367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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