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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 519.53 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 519.53 and 236.68 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 519.53 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/519.53 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 519.53 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 122,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,961.21/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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