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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 520.47 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 520.47 and 219.78 is: 303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 520.47 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/520.47 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 520.47 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 114,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,388.90/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.34

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