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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 510.84 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 510.84 and 237.52 is: 327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 510.84 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/510.84 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 510.84 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 121,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,334.72/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.77

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