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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 507.96 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 507.96 and 237.42 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 507.96 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/507.96 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 507.96 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 120,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,599.86/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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