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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 509.87 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 509.87 and 236.90 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 509.87 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/509.87 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 509.87 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 120,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,784.47/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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