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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 520.63 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 520.63 and 219.87 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 520.63 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/520.63 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 520.63 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 114,470.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,470.92/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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