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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 520.79 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 520.79 and 219.99 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 520.79 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/520.79 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 520.79 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 114,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,567.49/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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