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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 511.74 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 511.74 and 213.45 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 511.74 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/511.74 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 511.74 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 109,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,230.90/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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