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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 519.95 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 519.95 and 236.83 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 519.95 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/519.95 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 519.95 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 123,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,139.76/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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