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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.09, 511.96 and 213.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.09, 511.96 and 213.67 is: 294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.09 : 511.96 = 213.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.09/511.96 = 213.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.09x = 511.96 × 213.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.09x = 109,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,390.49/371.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.78

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