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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 520.44 and 219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 520.44 and 219.75 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 520.44 = 219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/520.44 = 219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 520.44 × 219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 114,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,366.69/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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