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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 523.95 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 523.95 and 213.88 is: 295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 523.95 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/523.95 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 523.95 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 112,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,059.81/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.13

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