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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 520.07 and 219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 520.07 and 219.53 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 520.07 = 219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/520.07 = 219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 520.07 × 219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 114,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,167.27/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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