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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.79, 555.87 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.79, 555.87 and 237.01 is: 327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.79 : 555.87 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.79/555.87 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.79x = 555.87 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.79x = 131,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,746.75/402.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.09

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