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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 525.53 and 213.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 525.53 and 213.37 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 525.53 = 213.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/525.53 = 213.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 525.53 × 213.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 112,131.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,131.27/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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