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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 519.73 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 519.73 and 217.13 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 519.73 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/519.73 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 519.73 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 112,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,848.97/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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