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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 511.68 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 511.68 and 213.42 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 511.68 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/511.68 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 511.68 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 109,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,202.75/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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