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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.99, 511.99 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.99, 511.99 and 213.64 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.99 : 511.99 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.99/511.99 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.99x = 511.99 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.99x = 109,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,381.01/370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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