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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 520.13 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 520.13 and 219.60 is: 303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 520.13 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/520.13 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 520.13 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 114,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,220.12/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.02

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