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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 518.93 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 518.93 and 220.82 is: 304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 518.93 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/518.93 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 518.93 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 114,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,590.12/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.74

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