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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.23, 520.75 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.23, 520.75 and 237.56 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.23 : 520.75 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.23/520.75 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.23x = 520.75 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.23x = 123,709.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,709.37/377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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