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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.01, 518.69 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.01, 518.69 and 218.63 is: 301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.01 : 518.69 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.01/518.69 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.01x = 518.69 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.01x = 113,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,398.97/376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.58

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