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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.65, 519.69 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.65, 519.69 and 236.82 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.65 : 519.69 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.65/519.69 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.65x = 519.69 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.65x = 123,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,072.99/376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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