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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 519.61 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 519.61 and 243.97 is: 336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 519.61 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/519.61 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 519.61 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 126,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,769.25/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.65

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