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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 530.70 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 530.70 and 237.43 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 530.70 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/530.70 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 530.70 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 126,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,005.21/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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