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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.73, 530.78 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.73, 530.78 and 237.11 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.73 : 530.78 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.73/530.78 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.73x = 530.78 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.73x = 125,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,849.41/384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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