Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.82, 520 and 219.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 376.82, 520 and 219.48 is: 302.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376.82 : 520 = 219.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376.82/520 = 219.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376.82x = 520 × 219.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376.82x = 114,129.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,129.60/376.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302.88
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