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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.69, 519.68 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.69, 519.68 and 236.76 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.69 : 519.68 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.69/519.68 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.69x = 519.68 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.69x = 123,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,038.25/376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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