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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 555.80 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 555.80 and 237 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 555.80 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/555.80 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 555.80 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 131,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,724.60/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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