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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 519.50 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 519.50 and 210.68 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 519.50 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/519.50 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 519.50 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 109,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,444.61/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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