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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 519.68 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 519.68 and 243.68 is: 336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 519.68 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/519.68 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 519.68 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 126,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,634.40/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.43

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