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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 519.40 and 210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 519.40 and 210.59 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 519.40 = 210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/519.40 = 210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 519.40 × 210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 109,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,382.11/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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