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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 511.12 and 213.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 511.12 and 213.05 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 511.12 = 213.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/511.12 = 213.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 511.12 × 213.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 108,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,894.12/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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