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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 510.58 and 212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 510.58 and 212.65 is: 293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 510.58 = 212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/510.58 = 212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 510.58 × 212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 108,574.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,574.84/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.44

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