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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 520.83 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 520.83 and 237.58 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 520.83 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/520.83 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 520.83 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 123,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,738.79/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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