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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 520.65 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 520.65 and 237.42 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 520.65 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/520.65 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 520.65 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 123,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,612.72/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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