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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.89, 517.32 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.89, 517.32 and 219.64 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.89 : 517.32 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.89/517.32 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.89x = 517.32 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.89x = 113,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,624.16/374.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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