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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 519.08 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 519.08 and 243.56 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 519.08 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/519.08 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 519.08 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 126,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,427.12/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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