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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.06, 518.64 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.06, 518.64 and 243.30 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.06 : 518.64 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.06/518.64 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.06x = 518.64 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.06x = 126,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,185.11/376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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