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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 530.73 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 530.73 and 237.35 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 530.73 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/530.73 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 530.73 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 125,968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,968.77/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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