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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 508.56 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 508.56 and 237.78 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 508.56 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/508.56 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 508.56 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 120,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,925.40/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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