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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.01, 520.14 and 219.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.01, 520.14 and 219.61 is: 302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.01 : 520.14 = 219.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.01/520.14 = 219.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.01x = 520.14 × 219.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.01x = 114,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,225.34/377.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.98

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