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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.05, 518.81 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.05, 518.81 and 220.71 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.05 : 518.81 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.05/518.81 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.05x = 518.81 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.05x = 114,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,505.45/376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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