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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 519.19 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 519.19 and 216.75 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 519.19 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/519.19 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 519.19 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 112,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,534.43/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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