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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 508.54 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 508.54 and 237.40 is: 327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 508.54 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/508.54 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 508.54 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 120,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,727.40/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.53

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