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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 509.96 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 509.96 and 214.28 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 509.96 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/509.96 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 509.96 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 109,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,274.23/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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