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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 519.63 and 221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 519.63 and 221.35 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 519.63 = 221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/519.63 = 221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 519.63 × 221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 115,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,020.10/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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