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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.14, 520.43 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.14, 520.43 and 237.25 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.14 : 520.43 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.14/520.43 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.14x = 520.43 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.14x = 123,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,472.02/377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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