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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.37, 519.06 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.37, 519.06 and 243.60 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.37 : 519.06 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.37/519.06 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.37x = 519.06 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.37x = 126,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,443.02/376.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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