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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 508.76 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 508.76 and 237.71 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 508.76 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/508.76 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 508.76 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 120,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,937.34/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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