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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.01, 1,177.30 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.01, 1,177.30 and 237.04 is: 355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.01 : 1,177.30 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.01/1,177.30 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.01x = 1,177.30 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.01x = 279,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,067.19/785.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.50

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