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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.25, 520.56 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.25, 520.56 and 219.92 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.25 : 520.56 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.25/520.56 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.25x = 520.56 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.25x = 114,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,478.95/377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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