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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 510.17 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 510.17 and 212.29 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 510.17 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/510.17 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 510.17 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 108,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,301.65/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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