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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 533.99 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.94, 533.99 and 237.57 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.94 : 533.99 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.94/533.99 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.94x = 533.99 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.94x = 126,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,858.60/386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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