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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 510.71 and 212.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 510.71 and 212.75 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 510.71 = 212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/510.71 = 212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 510.71 × 212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 108,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,649.94/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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