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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 519.17 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 519.17 and 243.51 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 519.17 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/519.17 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 519.17 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 126,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,421.87/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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