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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 533.79 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 533.79 and 237.39 is: 327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 533.79 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/533.79 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 533.79 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 126,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,716.41/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.61

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