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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.17, 520.55 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.17, 520.55 and 219.89 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.17 : 520.55 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.17/520.55 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.17x = 520.55 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.17x = 114,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,464.04/377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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