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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.69, 511.56 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.69, 511.56 and 213.36 is: 294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.69 : 511.56 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.69/511.56 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.69x = 511.56 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.69x = 109,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,143.88/370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.44

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