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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 518.90 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 518.90 and 236.04 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 518.90 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/518.90 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 518.90 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 122,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,481.16/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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