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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 519.56 and 219.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 519.56 and 219.09 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 519.56 = 219.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/519.56 = 219.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 519.56 × 219.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 113,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,830.40/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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