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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.09, 533.97 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.09, 533.97 and 237.65 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.09 : 533.97 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.09/533.97 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.09x = 533.97 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.09x = 126,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,895.30/387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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