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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 530.95 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 530.95 and 237.34 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 530.95 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/530.95 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 530.95 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 126,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,013.02/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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