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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.87, 508.82 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.87, 508.82 and 237.65 is: 327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.87 : 508.82 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.87/508.82 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.87x = 508.82 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.87x = 120,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,917.34/368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.81

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