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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 521.12 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 521.12 and 237.62 is: 328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 521.12 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/521.12 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 521.12 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 123,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,824.74/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.05

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