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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.78, 508.65 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.78, 508.65 and 237.66 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.78 : 508.65 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.78/508.65 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.78x = 508.65 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.78x = 120,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,882.96/368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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