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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.62, 519.66 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.62, 519.66 and 236.77 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.62 : 519.66 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.62/519.66 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.62x = 519.66 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.62x = 123,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,040.55/376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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