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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.72, 521.40 and 237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.72, 521.40 and 237.79 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.72 : 521.40 = 237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.72/521.40 = 237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.72x = 521.40 × 237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.72x = 123,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,983.71/377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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