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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.05, 1,177.42 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.05, 1,177.42 and 237.10 is: 355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.05 : 1,177.42 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.05/1,177.42 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.05x = 1,177.42 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.05x = 279,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,166.28/785.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.60

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