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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 519.91 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 519.91 and 236.85 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 519.91 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/519.91 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 519.91 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 123,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,140.68/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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