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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.65, 511.46 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.65, 511.46 and 237.64 is: 327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.65 : 511.46 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.65/511.46 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.65x = 511.46 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.65x = 121,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,540.80/370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.91

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