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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 530.79 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 530.79 and 237.52 is: 327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 530.79 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/530.79 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 530.79 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 126,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,073.24/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.77

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