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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 519.53 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 519.53 and 219.16 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 519.53 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/519.53 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 519.53 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 113,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,857.60/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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