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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 561.76 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 561.76 and 237.76 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 561.76 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/561.76 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 561.76 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 133,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,562.06/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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