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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 520.04 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 520.04 and 237.17 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 520.04 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/520.04 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 520.04 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 123,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,339.78/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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