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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 518.79 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 518.79 and 218.60 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 518.79 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/518.79 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 518.79 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 113,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,407.49/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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