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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.03, 510.66 and 212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.03, 510.66 and 212.69 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.03 : 510.66 = 212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.03/510.66 = 212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.03x = 510.66 × 212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.03x = 108,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,612.28/370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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