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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.73, 520.07 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.73, 520.07 and 237.06 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 520.07 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/520.07 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 520.07 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 123,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,286.61/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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