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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 520.12 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 520.12 and 237.09 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 520.12 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/520.12 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 520.12 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 123,315.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,315.25/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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