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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 511.08 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 511.08 and 213 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 511.08 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/511.08 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 511.08 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 108,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,860.04/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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