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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 511.38 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 511.38 and 213.18 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 511.38 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/511.38 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 511.38 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 109,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,016.05/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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