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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 519.17 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 519.17 and 210.43 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 519.17 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/519.17 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 519.17 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 109,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,248.94/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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