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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 520.49 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 520.49 and 237.36 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 520.49 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/520.49 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 520.49 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 123,546.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,546.05/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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