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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.85, 521.28 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.85, 521.28 and 237.72 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.85 : 521.28 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.85/521.28 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.85x = 521.28 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.85x = 123,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,918.68/377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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