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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 519.68 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 519.68 and 210.80 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 519.68 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/519.68 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 519.68 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 109,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,547.24/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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