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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 519.51 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 519.51 and 243.76 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 519.51 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/519.51 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 519.51 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 126,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,635.76/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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