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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 519.82 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 519.82 and 236.66 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 519.82 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/519.82 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 519.82 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 123,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,017.41/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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