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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 519.75 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 519.75 and 238.62 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 519.75 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/519.75 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 519.75 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 124,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,022.75/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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