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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.09, 510.64 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.09, 510.64 and 237.43 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.09 : 510.64 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.09/510.64 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.09x = 510.64 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.09x = 121,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,239.30/370.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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