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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 519.96 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 519.96 and 219.40 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 519.96 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/519.96 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 519.96 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 114,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,079.22/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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