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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.65, 512.92 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.65, 512.92 and 214.29 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.65 : 512.92 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.65/512.92 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.65x = 512.92 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.65x = 109,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,909.99/371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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