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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 519.16 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 519.16 and 236.52 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 519.16 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/519.16 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 519.16 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 122,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,791.72/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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