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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.51, 519.49 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.51, 519.49 and 234.70 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.51 : 519.49 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.51/519.49 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.51x = 519.49 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.51x = 121,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,924.30/376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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