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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.26, 520.32 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.26, 520.32 and 237.25 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.26 : 520.32 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.26/520.32 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.26x = 520.32 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.26x = 123,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,445.92/377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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