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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 511.42 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 511.42 and 213.26 is: 294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 511.42 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/511.42 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 511.42 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 109,065.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,065.43/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.26

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