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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 519.24 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 519.24 and 221.04 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 519.24 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/519.24 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 519.24 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 114,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,772.81/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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