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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 517.45 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 517.45 and 219.69 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 517.45 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/517.45 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 517.45 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 113,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,678.59/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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