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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 519.31 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 519.31 and 243.64 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 519.31 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/519.31 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 519.31 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 126,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,525.64/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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