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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 511.34 and 213.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 511.34 and 213.07 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 511.34 = 213.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/511.34 = 213.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 511.34 × 213.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 108,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,951.21/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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