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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.72, 521.16 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.72, 521.16 and 237.86 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.72 : 521.16 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.72/521.16 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.72x = 521.16 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.72x = 123,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,963.12/377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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