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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 519.36 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 519.36 and 243.61 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 519.36 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/519.36 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 519.36 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 126,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,520.45/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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