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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.02, 507.54 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.02, 507.54 and 237.04 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.02 : 507.54 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.02/507.54 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.02x = 507.54 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.02x = 120,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,307.28/368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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