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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 519.75 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 519.75 and 236.75 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 519.75 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/519.75 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 519.75 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 123,048.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,048.21/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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