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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 509.96 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 509.96 and 237.04 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 509.96 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/509.96 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 509.96 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 120,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,879.95/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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