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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 519.52 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 519.52 and 238.56 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 519.52 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/519.52 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 519.52 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 123,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,936.69/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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