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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 520.97 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 520.97 and 237.81 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 520.97 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/520.97 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 520.97 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 123,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,890.69/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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