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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 518.88 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 518.88 and 245.23 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 518.88 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/518.88 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 518.88 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 127,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,244.94/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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