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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.13, 507.73 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.13, 507.73 and 237.15 is: 327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.13 : 507.73 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.13/507.73 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.13x = 507.73 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.13x = 120,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,408.17/368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.08

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