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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 511.36 and 213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 511.36 and 213.17 is: 294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 511.36 = 213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/511.36 = 213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 511.36 × 213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 109,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,003.52/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.18

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