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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 519.82 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 519.82 and 219.32 is: 302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 519.82 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/519.82 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 519.82 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 114,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,008.50/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.64

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