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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.07, 523.04 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.07, 523.04 and 213.29 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.07 : 523.04 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.07/523.04 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.07x = 523.04 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.07x = 111,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,555.52/379.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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