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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.93, 531.11 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.93, 531.11 and 237.63 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.93 : 531.11 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.93/531.11 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.93x = 531.11 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.93x = 126,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,208.92/384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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