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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.17, 523.28 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.17, 523.28 and 213.39 is: 294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.17 : 523.28 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.17/523.28 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.17x = 523.28 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.17x = 111,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,663.25/379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.49

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