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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.00, 518.54 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.00, 518.54 and 235.94 is: 325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.00 : 518.54 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.00/518.54 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.00x = 518.54 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.00x = 122,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,340.56/376.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.38

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