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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 562.71 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 562.71 and 213.14 is: 319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 562.71 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/562.71 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 562.71 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 119,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,936.01/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.40

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