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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 520.11 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 520.11 and 237.06 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 520.11 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/520.11 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 520.11 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 123,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,297.28/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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