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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.15, 520.79 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.15, 520.79 and 237.51 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.15 : 520.79 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.15/520.79 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.15x = 520.79 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.15x = 123,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,691.65/377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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