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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 519.90 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 519.90 and 221.56 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 519.90 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/519.90 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 519.90 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 115,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,189.04/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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