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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.90, 519.94 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.90, 519.94 and 236.95 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.90 : 519.94 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.90/519.94 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.90x = 519.94 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.90x = 123,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,199.78/376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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