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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 518.52 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 518.52 and 220.56 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 518.52 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/518.52 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 518.52 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 114,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,364.77/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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