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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 521.45 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 521.45 and 237.92 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 521.45 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/521.45 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 521.45 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 124,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,065.28/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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