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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.39, 519.39 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.39, 519.39 and 236.50 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.39 : 519.39 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.39/519.39 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.39x = 519.39 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.39x = 122,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,836.03/376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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