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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 519.57 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 519.57 and 210.78 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 519.57 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/519.57 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 519.57 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 109,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,514.96/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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