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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 520.89 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 520.89 and 237.54 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 520.89 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/520.89 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 520.89 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 123,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,732.21/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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