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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.69, 510.33 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.69, 510.33 and 237.09 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.69 : 510.33 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.69/510.33 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.69x = 510.33 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.69x = 120,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,994.14/369.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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