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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 519.79 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 519.79 and 219.32 is: 302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 519.79 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/519.79 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 519.79 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 114,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,001.09/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.68

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