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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 519.34 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 519.34 and 236.51 is: 326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 519.34 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/519.34 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 519.34 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 122,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,827.92/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.29

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