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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.39, 511.07 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.39, 511.07 and 213.03 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.39 : 511.07 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.39/511.07 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.39x = 511.07 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.39x = 108,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,870.69/370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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