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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 520.96 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 520.96 and 237.84 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 520.96 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/520.96 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 520.96 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 123,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,905.13/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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