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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.07, 510.68 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.07, 510.68 and 212.70 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.07 : 510.68 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.07/510.68 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.07x = 510.68 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.07x = 108,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,620.57/370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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