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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 520.43 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 520.43 and 219.78 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 520.43 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/520.43 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 520.43 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 114,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,379.01/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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