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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 520.91 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 520.91 and 237.39 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 520.91 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/520.91 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 520.91 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 123,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,657.06/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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