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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 511.83 and 213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 511.83 and 213.57 is: 294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 511.83 = 213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/511.83 = 213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 511.83 × 213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 109,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,311.53/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.72

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