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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 511.32 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 511.32 and 213.12 is: 294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 511.32 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/511.32 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 511.32 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 108,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,972.52/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.11

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