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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 520.04 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 520.04 and 221.64 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 520.04 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/520.04 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 520.04 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 115,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,261.67/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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