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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 520.16 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 520.16 and 219.58 is: 302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 520.16 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/520.16 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 520.16 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 114,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,216.73/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.96

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