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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.11, 508.74 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.11, 508.74 and 237.89 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.11 : 508.74 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.11/508.74 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.11x = 508.74 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.11x = 121,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,021.61/369.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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