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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.46, 530.37 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.46, 530.37 and 237.04 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.46 : 530.37 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.46/530.37 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.46x = 530.37 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.46x = 125,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,718.90/384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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