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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.81, 519.58 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.81, 519.58 and 236.76 is: 326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.81 : 519.58 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.81/519.58 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.81x = 519.58 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.81x = 123,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,012.78/376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.46

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