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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 511.93 and 213.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 511.93 and 213.61 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 511.93 = 213.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/511.93 = 213.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 511.93 × 213.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 109,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,353.37/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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