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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 520.08 and 219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 520.08 and 219.55 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 520.08 = 219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/520.08 = 219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 520.08 × 219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 114,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,183.39/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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