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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.09, 520.36 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.09, 520.36 and 237.17 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.09 : 520.36 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.09/520.36 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.09x = 520.36 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.09x = 123,410.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,410.59/377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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