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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.37, 519.29 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.37, 519.29 and 234.69 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.37 : 519.29 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.37/519.29 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.37x = 519.29 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.37x = 121,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,869.05/376.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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