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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.63, 519.58 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.63, 519.58 and 236.65 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.63 : 519.58 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.63/519.58 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.63x = 519.58 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.63x = 122,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,958.61/376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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