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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 520.23 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 520.23 and 219.63 is: 303.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 520.23 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/520.23 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 520.23 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 114,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,260.89/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.04

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