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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 518.81 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 518.81 and 218.60 is: 301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 518.81 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/518.81 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 518.81 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 113,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,410.12/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.59

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