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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 512.00 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 512.00 and 213.62 is: 294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 512.00 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/512.00 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 512.00 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 109,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,372.37/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.82

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