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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 520.14 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 520.14 and 237 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 520.14 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/520.14 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 520.14 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 123,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,273.18/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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