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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.31, 519.34 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.31, 519.34 and 210.56 is: 290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 519.34 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/519.34 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 519.34 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 109,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,351.46/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.59

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