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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 523.06 and 213.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 523.06 and 213.25 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 523.06 = 213.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/523.06 = 213.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 523.06 × 213.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 111,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,542.55/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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