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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 521.28 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 521.28 and 236.07 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 521.28 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/521.28 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 521.28 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 123,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,058.57/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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