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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 510.83 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 510.83 and 237.48 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 510.83 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/510.83 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 510.83 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 121,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,310.59/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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