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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 520.56 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 520.56 and 219.92 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 520.56 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/520.56 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 520.56 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 114,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,481.56/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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