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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 519.20 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 519.20 and 243.68 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 519.20 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/519.20 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 519.20 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 126,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,518.66/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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