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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 507.61 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 507.61 and 237.01 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 507.61 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/507.61 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 507.61 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 120,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,307.67/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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