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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 518.96 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 518.96 and 218.72 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 518.96 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/518.96 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 518.96 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 113,506.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,506.93/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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