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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.87, 555.97 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.87, 555.97 and 237.09 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.87 : 555.97 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.87/555.97 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.87x = 555.97 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.87x = 131,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,814.93/402.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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