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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 517.70 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 517.70 and 237 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 517.70 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/517.70 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 517.70 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 122,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,694.90/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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