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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.26, 520.60 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.26, 520.60 and 219.90 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.26 : 520.60 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.26/520.60 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.26x = 520.60 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.26x = 114,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,479.94/377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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