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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 519.31 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 519.31 and 210.50 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 519.31 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/519.31 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 519.31 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 109,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,315.53/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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