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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 519.66 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 519.66 and 236.70 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 519.66 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/519.66 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 519.66 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 123,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,003.52/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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