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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.61, 517.07 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.61, 517.07 and 219.39 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.61 : 517.07 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.61/517.07 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.61x = 517.07 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.61x = 113,439.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,439.99/374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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