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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.14, 520.42 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.14, 520.42 and 219.76 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.14 : 520.42 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.14/520.42 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.14x = 520.42 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.14x = 114,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,367.50/377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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