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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 510.80 and 212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 510.80 and 212.81 is: 293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 510.80 = 212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/510.80 = 212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 510.80 × 212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 108,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,699.73/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.65

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