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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 519.75 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 519.75 and 219.32 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 519.75 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/519.75 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 519.75 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 113,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,991.57/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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