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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 531.19 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 531.19 and 237.50 is: 327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 531.19 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/531.19 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 531.19 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 126,154.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,154.38/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.86

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