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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.57, 519.68 and 219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.57, 519.68 and 219.25 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.57 : 519.68 = 219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.57/519.68 = 219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.57x = 519.68 × 219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.57x = 113,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,939.84/376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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