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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 562.86 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 562.86 and 213.52 is: 319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 562.86 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/562.86 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 562.86 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 120,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,181.87/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.86

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