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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 519.12 and 210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 519.12 and 210.37 is: 290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 519.12 = 210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/519.12 = 210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 519.12 × 210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 109,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,205.98/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.31

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