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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 518.96 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 518.96 and 238.08 is: 328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 518.96 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/518.96 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 518.96 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 123,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,554.00/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.60

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