Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 519 and 238
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 376, 519 and 238 is: 328.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376 : 519 = 238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376/519 = 238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376x = 519 × 238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376x = 123,522 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,522/376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328.52
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